TV series
The Deer and the Cauldron
2014–2015, Chinese. Created by Lai Shui-Ching.
Can a hero with no combat abilities still save the empire? Wei Xiao Bao (Han Dong) is the most unlikely hero as the sly but witty son of a prostitute during the early Qing Dynasty. As he makes his way from the brothel where he was born in Yangzhou to the capital city of Beijing, he encounters all kinds of trouble and mishaps.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 50
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2015
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Latest episode
S1 E50: Episode 50
Aired 28 November 2015
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 20 December 2014
- Last aired
- 28 November 2015
- Original title
- 鹿鼎记
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
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The Deer and the Cauldron: quick answers
Is The Deer and the Cauldron worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Deer and the Cauldron are there?
The Deer and the Cauldron has 1 season and 50 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Deer and the Cauldron finished?
Yes. The Deer and the Cauldron ended in 2015, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Deer and the Cauldron on?
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The Deer and the Cauldron parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Deer and the Cauldron yet.
What shows are like The Deer and the Cauldron?
If you liked The Deer and the Cauldron, try Hitori No Shita - The Outcast, To Be Hero, Fights Break Sphere.
Who created The Deer and the Cauldron?
The Deer and the Cauldron was created by Lai Shui-Ching and stars Han Dong, Shawn Wei, Zhang Meng.